UK glassmaker Beatson Clark has said it is looking to the future and will be investing GBP 16 million into the business, as well as recruiting four new apprentices.
The Rotherham-based company, which…
UK glassmaker Beatson Clark has said it is looking to the future and will be investing GBP 16 million into the business, as well as recruiting four new apprentices. The Rotherham-based company, which is also continuing the development of a community-based glass collection scheme, intends to invest GBP 16 million in plant and machinery over the next two years. The four apprentices: Matt Lee, Louis Fleet, Gareth Thompson and James Bilham, have been recruited to the Beatson Clark three-year modern apprenticeship scheme. Ron Branagan, Beatson Clark“s company safety training manager, said: It is our intention to train the four with succession planning in mind. We view apprenticeships as an asset to our business, the mixture of on and off job learning ensures the apprentices gain the skills particular to the glass manufacturing industry, some of which are traditionally hard to find.” He added: I would say an apprentice can add a lot to a company. New talent coming into the business can motivate other employees; they can add an element of enthusiasm and drive. It also demonstrates a company“s is willingness to invest in the future.